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Furman soccer player Luke Munson has lower leg amputated after injury

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 3, 2026, 2:02 AM

Last updated Oct 3, 2026

Furman soccer player Luke Munson has lower leg amputated after injury

Summary

Furman University defender Luke Munson announced he had his lower leg amputated following a traumatic injury sustained during a game against Duke on August 27. The 19-year-old sophomore confirmed on Instagram that he would be retiring from soccer after undergoing multiple surgeries due to complications from the injury. Furman head coach Brandon Tucker expressed support for Munson and emphasized the community's focus on helping him through recovery. Furman has postponed its upcoming match against UNC Greensboro originally scheduled for October 3.

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•Luke Munson played in the FC Dallas academy from 2022 to 2024.
•He appeared in 22 games during his freshman season at Furman.
•Munson announced retirement from soccer after 13 years of playing.
•Furman postponed its match against UNC Greensboro on October 3.
•The university's athletics community is rallying around Munson and his family.

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2:02 AMYahoo Sports — Furman University soccer player has lower leg amputated after injury during game

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Furman University defender Luke Munson announced he had his lower leg amputated after suffering a traumatic injury in a game against Duke on Aug. 27.
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